Leadership & Development in Today's Organization

Question 1

Involves a process of providing knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) specific to a particular task or job. It is appropriate when skills and knowledge are missing and the individual has the willingness to learn. It provides skills that can be used immediately and is an excellent solution for solving short-term skill gaps.

Answer 1

Training

Question 2

Have a long-term focus on preparing for future responsibilities while increasing the capacities of employees to perform their current jobs.

Answer 2

Developmental Activities

Question 3

Learn best through seeing.

Answer 3

Visual Learners

Question 4

Learn best through hearing.

Answer 4

Auditory Learners

Question 5

Learn best through a hands-on approach.

Answer 5

Kinesthetic Learners

Question 6

A - Analysis (of needs)
D - Design
D - Development
I - Implementation
E - Evaluation

Answer 6

ADDIE model

Question 7

Provided to employees by managers and supervisors at the actual work site.

Answer 7

On-the-job Training (OJT)

Question 8

A planned approach that includes a combination of instructor-led training, self-directed, and/or on-the-job training.

Answer 8

Blended Learning

Question 9

Effective and continuing on-the-job application of knowledge and skills gained through the training experience.

Answer 9

Transfer of Learning

Question 10

The delivery of training and educational materials, processes, and programs via the use of electronic media, such as web- or computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and mobile devices.

Answer 10

E-Learning

Question 11

Process of delivering educational or instructional programs to locations away from a classroom or central site.

Answer 11

Distance Learning

Question 12

Electronic system that holds course content information and suggested curriculum and certification paths.

Answer 12

Learning Management System (LMS)

Question 13

Used to conduct live meetings or to give presentations over the Internet.

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Webconferencing

Question 14

Specific type of webconference. Occur in real time and usually involve a leader or facilitator at one location who communicates electronically with audience members, who may reside in one or multiple remote locations.

Answer 14

Webinar

Question 15

Offered in a controlled environment to a segment of the target audience to identify potential problems and assess initial effectiveness.

Answer 15

Pilot Program

Question 16

Systems-level concept in which an organization is characterized by its ability to adapt to changes in its environment and respond quickly to lessons of experience by altering organizational behavior.

Answer 16

Learning Organization

Question 17

A conceptual framework that makes patterns clearer and helps one see how things interrelate and how to change them. (The Fifth Discipline)

Answer 17

Systems Thinking

Question 18

Our deeply ingrained assumptions that influence how we understand the world and how we take action. (The Fifth Discipline)

Answer 18

Mental Models

Question 19

High level of proficiency in a subject or skill area. (The Fifth Discipline)

Answer 19

Personal Mastery

Question 20

Aligning and developing the capacity of a team to create the results its members desire. (The Fifth Discipline)

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Team Learning

Question 21

A look into the future that fosters genuine commitment and is shared by all who need to possess it. (The Fift Discipline)

Answer 21

Shared Vision

Question 22

Certain types of learning activities or processes that may occur at any one of several levels within in the organization - individual, group or organization

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Organizational Learning

Question 23

These can include programs or databases that employees can access.

Answer 23

Technology-Based Systems

Question 24

Include meetings or other activities that take place to share knowledge and help people connect with one another.

Answer 24

Softer Systems